Heat advisory and storm risk issued for Southwest Missouri


Audio|Source: Avilla, Mo NOAA Weather Radio WXJ61
02:53
Transcript:
Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for portions of the Missouri, Ozarks, and East, Kansas. For today and tonight. Weather hazards expected, marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk. Limited lightning risk. Significant excessive heat risk. Limited excessive rainfall risk discussion. Dangerous heat continues today with afternoon heat index values between 100 to 105 degrees. There is a 20 to 40% chance of thunderstorms northwest of Interstate 44 this evening into tonight. There is a marginal risk of isolated wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Storms could also produce locally heavy rainfall. And now the extended outlook for the period Friday through Wednesday. The dangerous heat will likely continue through the weekend with highs generally in the mid-nighties and heat index values from 100 to 105 each day. Spotter information statement, spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. You're listening to NOAA Weather Radio Station WXJ61Avilla, the voice of the National Weather Service. Broadcasting from a tower provided by (name withheld) on a frequency of 162.425 megahertz. WXJ61 provides the people of Southwest Missouri in extreme southeast Kansas with the latest watches, warnings and forecasts from the National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri. If you have problems with reception of this broadcast, please contact the radio manufacturer or call us at (name withheld). If you have questions or comments concerning this broadcast, please contact the National Weather Service by email at, (name withheld) or write to the National Weather Service 5805, West Highway WSpringfield, Missouri, 65802. For even more weather information from your national weather service, check out the following internet websites, www.weather.g.O.V. forward slash SGF. Heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Central Daylight time this evening. What? Heat index values up to 105. Where? Portions of southeast, Kansas, and central, east central, south central, southwest. and west central Missouri. When, until 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time this evening. Impacts, hot temperatures, and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room. Stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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Stone County, MO
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